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Health Secretary's Anti-Vaccine Appointees Threaten Autism Support Resources

2/7/2026

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The U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed a new Interagency Autis m Coordinating Committee filled with individuals from the anti-vaccine community.
Daniel Rossignol, an appointee, faced fraud allegations.
Tracy Slepcevic, an appointee, is known for promoting dubious autism cures.
Elizabeth Mumper, an appointee, has ties to anti-vaccine groups and says her experience qualifies her.
Experts warn Kennedy's actions could diminish resources for autism support and spread misinformation about vaccines.

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Story summary

The U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed a new Interagency Autis m Coordinating Committee filled with individuals from the anti-vaccine community.
Daniel Rossignol, an appointee, faced fraud allegations.
Tracy Slepcevic, an appointee, is known for promoting dubious autism cures.
Elizabeth Mumper, an appointee, has ties to anti-vaccine groups and says her experience qualifies her.
Experts warn Kennedy's actions could diminish resources for autism support and spread misinformation about vaccines.